loss. Together, these measures have signifi cantly improved the home’s energy effi ciency, raising its P rating from a band ’ to a band C’. There is also the infrastructure for an air source heat pump, but the family has yet to move away from gas heating as, there are restrictions on the location of the units, especially in conservation areas, says ames. e plumbed it in in anticipation, but even with the house being well insulated, the air source heat pump may struggle.


The basement also adds that all important


fl exibility. lthough part of the main house, access via the new atrium creates the feeling of a separate one that may be transformed in the future into a self-contained apartment for older children, or ageing parents. This level of forward- thinking ensures the home will remain functional as the family and their needs evolve. n the basement, the couple embraced their passion for contemporary styling. ather than echo the skirting boards and architraves of the ictorian house above, there are shadow gaps. n place of cornicing, there are clean lines. et the house is not clinical. Materials are important and create an inviting, warm feel. The russet-coloured staircase sets the tone for both colour and texture elsewhere. orking with interior designer THG, ames and achel embraced original, raw materials, such as


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the rough, exposed bricks of the fi replace. These share the same earthy tones as the staircase. aw plaster adds texture and pinky colours, set against the cool grey minimalism in the rear extension. n the original parts of the house, the paruet fl ooring is golden in colour and great from a design perspective, says ames. n the kitchen and bathrooms, the fl oors are


microcement, a fantastic, cost-effective option to a poured concrete fl oor. Microcement has a seamless fi nish that is water-resistant and easy to clean. t also works over underfl oor heating and creates the stylish, high-end look ames and achel wanted.


The kitchen itself was designed by THG and built by ola Kitchens. The clean lines of the contemporary styling suit the Tilsons’ desire to have a practical and modern workspace. This open-plan space, designed by Mulroy rchitects also has a modern oriel window, projecting into the garden. liding doors from the same company, urowindows UK, connect the inside and outside, making the terrace an integral part of the living area for much of the year. The garden is a great, south-facing space, says ames. Our old house had a north-facing garden, which was unusable. This one fi ts family life very well. The garden by mily llen connects cleverly


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